Music has always been the best way for me to connect with the Lord; I have never been the best at speaking my thoughts and prayers but throughout my life it has been easy for me to feel the Holy Spirit moving within me when I sing. Recently, I have been exposed to a lot of praise and worship music--both familiar and new songs--and this experience has really helped me to look closely at and be at peace with the problems I've been having in my life. No matter what troubles you may be dealing with, putting them into God's hands is the only way that the weight will be lifted off of your shoulders, but that can definitely be difficult--especially when you're a bit of a control freak like I am. Soaking in the word of God through song, however, can be a huge help. These are a few of my favorite song lyrics (and the songs that they are attached to) for when I'm having trouble and need to be relieved of my burdens.

1. "The dark of night will not overtake me. I am pressing into You, Lord, You fight my every battle and I will not fear." - Kari Jobe, "I Am Not Alone"

2. "My lighthouse, I will trust the promise, You will carry me safe to shore." - Rend Collective, "My Lighthouse"

3. "I surrender all. Lord, take control, I trust You. I'm letting go." - Christ McClarney, "Everything and Nothing Less"

4. "You gave everything to save the world You love, and this hope is an anchor for my soul." - Hillsong, "Anchor"

5. " When my heart is overwhelmed, I will look to You alone." - Brenton Brown, "God My Rock"

6. "As I rise, strength of God, go before me, lift me up." - Michael W. Smith, "Christ Be All Around Me"

7. "When I stumble and I sin, condemnation pressing in I will stand on every promise of Your word." - Keith and Kristyn Getty, "Every Promise of Your Word"

8. "The waves, they don't seem so high from on top of them looking down." - Casting Crowns, "Voice of Truth"

9. "When mountains are falling, when the waters are rising, I shall be safe in You." - Matt Redman, "My Hope"

10. "I will overcome, not by my strength, but by Your grace and love." - Charlie Hall, "I Will Overcome"

11. "Through the wildest waters and in the highest flame You are standing with me, You're never gonna let me go." - Aaron Shust, "Never Gonna Let Me Go"

12. "Are you growing weary in the struggle of it all? Jesus will help you when on His name you call." - Elvis Presley, "Reach Out to Jesus"

13. "When everything falls apart Your arms hold me together." - Fee, "Everything Falls"

14. "You are strength in my weakness, You are the refuge I seek, You are everything in my time of need." - Kutless, "Everything I Need"

15. "Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the waters wherever You would call me." - United, "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"